: We are planning adding a small sink in small bathroom that currently has a toilet 14" from the wall. We want to install a new toilet nearer the wall and moved to the right. The problem is a joist below the floor limiting my ability to move the drain back to accomadate a new smaller toilet. I don't really want to box around the joist and cut into it. Are there offset flanges that would work in this case? Am I also wondering if I am asking for draining problems if I do use an offset. The toilet is on the first floor above an unfinished basement. Any comments and or suggestions appreciated.

Offset flanges are deeper and usually will not fit within the joists after you get the 90 on--it is lower than the basement ceiling. I would also opt for a 14" rough in toilet or fir the wall out behind the toilet.DebThe Pipewench